Emma Benner, RN
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Highly-motivated Registered Nurse with a passion for critical thinking, learning, forming therapeutic relationships, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to provide high quality patient-centered care. Offers extensive clinical experience in multiple units, as well as over a year of cardiology nursing experience to date. I am eager to apply the knowledge that I have acquired in my undergraduate degree and employment in CCU at the Ottawa Hospital - General Campus in an engaging, rapid-paced, and challenging environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, CCU
The Ottawa Hospital
Ottawa, ON
06.2023 - Current
- Utilized theoretical knowledge in the care of cardiac critical care patients, and demonstrated the ability to apply this knowledge in a clinical setting.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations quickly and effectively.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, including pericardiocentesis, temporary transvenous pacemaker insertion, cardioversion, arterial line insertion, etc.
- Demonstrated proficiency in reading and interpreting 12-lead ECGs, and taking appropriate action based on findings.
- Assessed the learning needs of patients and families and planned teaching accordingly.
- Communicated effectively in oral and written formats with patients, families, colleagues, and the interprofessional team.
- Advocated for patients and families by communicating with the interprofessional team, enhancing patient-centered care.
- Demonstrated leadership skills by assuming the role of charge nurse and delegating duties appropriately among staff members.
- Demonstrated a commitment to learning, advancing knowledge through training opportunities, independent continuing-education activities, and engaging in frequent self-evaluation.
Front Desk Receptionist
Revera Portobello
Orleans, ON
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Created a welcoming environment for residents and visitors, provided information, and directed to appropriate personnel.
- Utilized positive, non-threatening approach and applied crisis intervention training for residents with dementia and mental health conditions.
- Received incoming calls and emails, coordinating with staff to fulfill requests.
- Signed for packages, recorded deliveries and distributed to staff and residents.
- Monitored reception area to provide consistently safe, hazard-free environment for residents.
- Protected clients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.
Student Nurse
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
09.2019 - 04.2023
- Introduction to Nursing Practice (Winter 2021): The Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus, Family Medicine A3, 80 hours
- Care of Adults Experiencing Illness (Fall 2021): The Ottawa Hospital General Campus, Surgical Urology 7W, 96 hours
- Mental Health Practicum (Fall 2021): The Royal, Forensic Rehabilitation, 96 hours
- Family-Centered Care of Children with Acute and Chronic Illness (Spring 2022): CHEO, Pediatric Surgery 4W, 96 hours
- Care of the Childbearing Family (Spring 2022): The Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus, Mother/Baby A4, 93 hours
- Community Health Nursing (Fall 2022): Perley Health, 117 hours
- Complex Nursing Care (Fall 2022): The Ottawa Hospital General Campus, Renal/Medicine 7NW, 192 hours
- Consolidation (Winter 2023): The Ottawa Hospital General Campus, Coronary Care Unit 7NCC/CCU, 336 hours
Administrative Assistant
McGowan Electric
Orleans, ON
06.2017 - 11.2017
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Inventoried and ordered supplies for office.
- Managed physical and digital files, monitored spreadsheets and updated reports to coordinate project materials.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON04.2023
Training and Certifications
- Cardiac portion of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) critical care program, October 2023
- BLS Provider Course (CPR-HCP), Heart & Stroke, December 2024
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training, May 2021
Timeline
Registered Nurse, CCU
The Ottawa Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Front Desk Receptionist
Revera Portobello
06.2021 - 09.2023
Student Nurse
University of Ottawa
09.2019 - 04.2023
Administrative Assistant
McGowan Electric
06.2017 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Ottawa
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